Swindon
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Locator map for the English administrative region of Swindon.
Unitary authority in southwest England, created in 1997 from the former district council of Thamesdown.
Area
230 sq km/89 sq miTowns and cities
Swindon (administrative headquarters); villages of Stanton, Fitzwarren, HighworthFeatures
River Thames forms northern border of authority; Barbury Castle, Iron Age hill fort on Marlborough Downs; Great Weatern Railway Museum and National Monuments Records Centre (Swindon)Industries
insurance, motor vehicle manufacturing, publishing, energy services, high technology industries, information technologyPopulation
(2001) 180,050How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content.
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